BMW i3 Body Panels

Body panels on any car are thin sheets made of anything from metal to plastic or fiberglass. In the case of your BMW i3, they cover just about every surface. What original body panels do seems obvious. They help protect you and your passengers during collisions. They safeguard against rain and debris as well as their main effect on auto parts: corrosion. However, body panels also house mechanical and electrical components important to how your EV functions, not to mention that they can improve its aerodynamics. There are a few basic types of body panels. Bumper panels, for instance, stand up to front- or rear-end impacts. Quarter panels are welded surfaces between your trunk and rear doors. Rear panels, you can find between a quarter panel and your rear bumper. Valance panels direct airflow under your front and rear bumpers and add a stylish look in some cases. Cowl panels store your windshield wipers and defend the cowl against water and debris. Rocker panels are structural supports found between your front and rear wheels, just below your car doors. Header panels contain your car's grille and headlights. The signs that any of these body panel needs replacement are often apparent. Change a body panel if you see severe rust, you hear panel vibrations or abnormal noise, or they show scratches, dents, or cracks. Just be sure to get the right fit. The best option is to buy genuine: order BMW i3 body panels right from the OEM. They come right from the factory compatible with your car. You can take care of that here at our auto parts counter, too. We make it as easy as a few clicks!